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STATUTES ANDREGULATIONSRELATING TO THEPRACTICES OF PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELING MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKJANUARY 2022STEVE SODERGRENEXECUTIVE OFFICER
STATUTES AND REGULATIONSRELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF:PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELINGMARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPYEDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYCLINICAL SOCIAL WORKISSUED BY:BOARD OFBEHAVIORAL SCIENCES1625 North Market Blvd, Suite S200Sacramento, CA 95834http://www.bbs.ca.govJanuary 2022STEVE SODERGRENEXECUTIVE OFFICER
Note to ReaderThis publication is a condensed version of the statutes and regulations of the professionsregulated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. However, it does not incorporate all sectionsof law contained within any of the respective codes. To access a complete and current listingof the California Codes, please visit the following websites:Reference sources: California Statutes California Code of RegulationsWhile every effort has been made to ensure that the book is current and accurate,readers are advised that the applicable statutes and regulations are subject torevision. Should any difference or discrepancy occur, duly enacted statutes orregulations shall take precedence over the information contained herein.2
NEW / AMENDED LAWSThe following statutes and regulations have been amended:(All sections are Business & Professions Code unless otherwise noted)NEW / AMENDED LAWSSection Number Change§27Makes minor technical changes.Waives specified licensing fees for military spouses who qualify for§115.5expedited licensure.Adds a temporary license option for military spouses beginning§115.67/1/23.§125.3Makes minor technical changes.§683Makes minor technical changes.Clarifies that ASWs and APCCs can provide services via§2290.5telehealth.Amends criteria for exempt settings; adds language to Notice to§4980.01Clients for exempt settings; make changes of notice’s timing;requires documentation§4980.02Modernizes LMFT scope of practice.Deletes language related to additional training and education for§4980.03LPCCs.§4980.05Adds clarifications re: exempt settings.Adds definition of "nonexempt setting", "private practice" and§4980.06"professional corporation."Makes changes to timing of when notice must be given; requires§4980.32documentation.§4980.36Adds "prognosis" back with assessment and diagnosis.§4980.37Adds "prognosis" back with assessment and diagnosis.§4980.40Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.§4980.43Makes technical clarifications.Makes technical changes; permits all supervisees in exempt§4980.43.2settings to obtain supervision via videoconferencing.§4980.43.3Makes technical clarifications; corrects numbering error.Amends the law re: supervision of associates in private practice;§4980.43.4increases supervisees per supervisor from 3 to 6.§4980.46Makes an amendment re: the use of fictitious business names.§4980.54Deletes Board's authority to charge CE provider fees.§4980.81Adds "prognosis" back with assessment and diagnosis.§4982Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.§4984.7Clarifies timing of associate and license renewals.§4987.5Deletes unnecessary language.Makes changes to timing of when notice must be given; requires§4989.17documentation.§4989.20Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.§4989.24Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.§4989.32Clarifies timing of license renewals.3
�4996.62§4996.75§4998§4998.2§4999.12Deletes Board's authority to charge CE provider fees.Deletes language regarding accumulated prior fees.Adds language re: suspended licenses for consistency w/ otherpractice acts.Adds language re: revoked licenses for consistency; removesreference to accrued prior fees.Adds language re: fictitious business names for consistency w/other practice acts.Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.Clarifies timing of license renewals.Extends the Board's sunset date to January 1, 2026.Extends the Board's sunset date to January 1, 2026.Requires those with e-mail address to provide it to the board by7/1/22.Clarifies petition timeframe for tolled probation; clarifies petitionerrequest language.Makes an amendment re: the use of fictitious business names.Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.Amends criteria for exempt settings; adds language to Notice toClients for exempt settings; make changes of notice’s timing;requires documentationAdds clarifications re: exempt settings.Adds definition of "nonexempt setting", "private practice" and"professional corporation."Makes technical clarifications.Corrects reference error.Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.Includes accredited or approved schools as acceptable CEproviders; deletes Board's authority to charge CE provider fees.Makes technical clarifications.Makes technical changes; permits all supervisees in exemptsettings to obtain supervision via videoconferencing.Makes technical clarifications.Amends the law re: supervision of associates in private practice;increases supervisees per supervisor from 3 to 6.Clarifies timing of associate and license renewals; correctsmaximum fee amount.Adds language re: suspended licenses for consistency w/ otherpractice acts.Adds language re: revoked licenses for consistency w/ otherpractice acts.Makes changes to timing of when notice must be given; requiresdocumentation.Deletes unnecessary language.Makes minor technical wording change for consistency w/ otherpractice acts.Deletes additional requirements for LPCCs treating4
999.104§4999.120§4999.122§4999.123Welfare &Institutions Code§15630Health & SafetyCode (HSC)§122318HSC §122319couples/families; deletes "community mental health setting"definition.Deleted additional requirements for LPCCs treatingcouples/families.Amends criteria for exempt settings; adds language to Notice toClients for exempt settings; make changes of notice’s timing;requires documentationRenumbered to 4999.27. Makes clarifying amendments.Adds clarifications re: exempt settings.Adds definition of "nonexempt setting", "private practice" and"professional corporation."Formerly 4999.24 (see above).Adds "prognosis" back with assessment and diagnosis.Adds "prognosis" back with assessment and diagnosis.Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.Deletes LPCC requirement of 150 hours clinical experience in ahospital or community mental health setting; makes other technicalclarifications.Deletes duplicative language re: supervision.Makes technical changes; permits all supervisees in exemptsettings to obtain supervision via videoconferencing.Makes technical clarifications.Amends the law re: supervision of associates in private practice;allows 6 supervisees per supervisor in nonexempt settings.Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.Deletes language re: additional requirements for LPCCs treatingcouples/families.Makes changes to timing of when notice must be given; requiresdocumentation.Makes an amendment re: the use of fictitious business names.Deletes Board's authority to charge continuing education providerfees.Adds an omitted reference section.Makes technical changes to align with AB 2138.Removes reference to paying accrued fees; specifies timing oflicense renewal fee.Clarifies timing of license renewals.Repeals obsolete section re: LPCC startup funds.Deletes unnecessary language.Makes minor technical changes.Specifies requirements for health practitioners who provideemotional support dog documentation.Specifies civil penalties for law violations regarding emotionalsupport dogs.5
HSC §122319.5Title 16,California Codeof Regulations(CCR) §1815.816 CCR §182016 CCR §1820.316 CCR §182116 CCR §1821.116 CCR §1821.216 CCR §1821.316 CCR §182216 CCR §183316 CCR§1833.0516 CCR §1833.116 CCR§1833.1.516 CCR §1833.216 CCR §183416 CCR §186916 CCR §1869.316 CCR §187016 CCR §1870.116 CCR §1870.316 CCR §1870.516 CCR §1871Defines "emotional support dog" and "emotional support animal."Clarifies documentation requirements for supervised experiencewhen a supervisor is deceased or incapacitated.Makes changes to required documentation related to supervisedexperience for LPCC licensure.Addresses placement by temporary staffing agencies forsupervisees pursuing LPCC licensure.Makes changes to requirements for supervisors of individualsgaining experience toward LPCC licensure.Clarifies requirements for substitute supervisors of individualspursuing LPCC licensure.Clarifies requirements for supervision of experience gainedoutside of California for individuals pursuing LPCC licensure.Makes changes to required training and coursework forsupervisors of individuals pursuing LPCC licensure.Repealed (nonsubstantive)Makes changes to required documentation related to supervisedexperience for LMFT licensure.Addresses placement by temporary staffing agencies forsupervisees pursuing LMFT licensure.Makes changes to requirements for supervisors of individualsgaining experience toward LMFT licensure.Clarifies requirements for substitute supervisors of individualspursuing LMFT licensure.Clarifies requirements for supervision of experience gainedoutside of California for individuals pursuing LMFT licensure.Makes changes to required training and coursework forsupervisors of individuals pursuing LMFT licensure.Makes changes to required documentation related to supervisedexperience for LCSW licensure.Addresses placement by temporary staffing agencies forsupervisees pursuing LCSW licensure.Makes changes to requirements for supervisors of individualsgaining experience toward LCSW licensure.Repealed (nonsubstantive)Clarifies requirements for substitute supervisors of individualspursuing LCSW licensure.Clarifies requirements for supervision of experience gainedoutside of California for individuals pursuing LCSW licensure.Makes changes to required training and coursework forsupervisors of individuals pursuing LCSW licensure.6
THIS BOOKLET DOES NOT CONTAIN CHANGES MADE AFTERJanuary 1, 2022.Please refer to the “Law Changes” section of the Board’s website forany changes made after this date.7
TABLE OF CONTENTSBUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE OF CALIFORNIACHAPTER 13. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. 18ARTICLE 1. REGULATION . 18§ 4980. NECESSITY OF LICENSE. 18§ 4980.01. CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAWS; NONAPPLICATION TO CERTAIN PROFESSIONALS ANDEMPLOYEES; REQUIRED NOTICE TO CLIENTS . 18§ 4980.02. PRACTICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY; APPLICATION OF PRINCIPLES AND METHODS. 19§ 4980.03. DEFINITIONS . 20§ 4980.04. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST ACT . 21§ 4980.05. EXEMPT SETTINGS . 22§ 4980.06. NONEXEMPT SETTINGS . 22§ 4980.08. LICENSE TITLE NAME CHANGE . 22§ 4980.09. REGISTRANT TITLE NAME CHANGE. 23§ 4980.10. ENGAGING IN PRACTICE . 23§ 4980.30. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; PAYMENT OF FEE . 23§ 4980.31. DISPLAY OF LICENSE. 23§ 4980.32. REQUIRED NOTICE TO CLIENTS. 23§ 4980.34. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. 24§ 4980.35. OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE APPLICATION; DUTIES OF BOARD . 24§ 4980.36. QUALIFYING DEGREE PROGRAM FOR LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION; BEGINNING GRADUATESTUDY AFTER AUGUST 1, 2012 OR COMPLETING GRADUATE STUDY AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2018. 25§ 4980.37. QUALIFYING DEGREE PROGRAM FOR LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION; BEGAN GRADUATE STUDYBEFORE AUGUST 1, 2012 AND COMPLETED GRADUATE STUDY BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2018 . 29§ 4980.38. NOTIFICATION TO STUDENTS OF DESIGN OF DEGREE PROGRAM; CERTIFICATION OFFULFILLMENT OF REQUIREMENTS. 31§ 4980.39. ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK: AGING AND LONG-TERM CARE . 31§ 4980.396. REQUIRED COURSEWORK OR SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT ANDINTERVENTION. 32§ 4980.397. REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS. 33§ 4980.398. EXAMINATION RESTRUCTURE TRANSITION SCENARIOS . 33§ 4980.399. CALIFORNIA LAW AND ETHICS EXAMINATION . 33§ 4980.40. QUALIFICATIONS . 34§ 4980.41. ELIGIBILITY TO SIT FOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS; COURSEWORK OR TRAINING. 34§ 4980.42. TRAINEES' SERVICES . 36§ 4980.43. SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: ASSOCIATES OR TRAINEES . 37§ 4980.43.1. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES . 38§ 4980.43.2. DIRECT SUPERVISOR CONTACT . 39§ 4980.43.3. SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: ACCEPTABLE SETTINGS; ACCEPTABLE SUPERVISION PRACTICES . 40§ 4980.43.4. SUPERVISEES: LOCATION OF SERVICES; MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SUPERVISEES; OVERSIGHTAGREEMENT . 41§ 4980.43.5. AUDITS OF SUPERVISORS . 42§ 4980.44. ASSOCIATE NOTICE TO CLIENT OR PATIENT; ADVERTISEMENTS . 42§ 4980.46. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES . 43§ 4980.48. TRAINEES; NOTICE TO CLIENTS OF UNLICENSED STATUS; ADVERTISEMENTS . 43§ 4980.49. CLIENT RECORDS: RETENTION. 43§ 4980.50. EXAMINATION; ISSUANCE OF LICENSE; EXAMINATION RECORD RETENTION; SEVEN YEAR LIMITATIONON CLINICAL EXAMINATION. 43§ 4980.54. CONTINUING EDUCATION . 44§ 4980.55. DISCLOSURE OF COUNSELOR’S QUALIFICATIONS . 46§ 4980.57. CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SPOUSAL OR PARTNER ABUSE . 46§ 4980.60. RULES AND REGULATIONS . 468
§ 4980.70. ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL . 46§ 4980.72. OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS: LICENSURE BY CREDENTIAL . 46§ 4980.74. OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS: LICENSURE BY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE . 48§ 4980.76. DEGREE OBTAINED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES . 48§ 4980.78. LICENSURE BY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT EDUCATION . 48§ 4980.81. LICENSURE BY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK . 50ARTICLE 2. DENIAL, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION . 53§ 4982. UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT . 53§ 4982.05. ENFORCEMENT STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS . 55UNCODIFIED LAW RELATING TO SECTION 4982.05 . 56§ 4982.1. MENTAL ILLNESS OR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY; GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO LICENSE OR REGISTER 56§ 4982.15. PLACING OF LICENSE OR REGISTRATION ON PROBATION; CIRCUMSTANCES. 56§ 4982.25. DENIAL OF APPLICATION OR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE OR REGISTRATION;GROUNDS . 57§ 4982.26. DECISION CONTAINING FINDING THAT LICENSEE OR REGISTRANT ENGAGED IN SEXUAL CONTACTWITH PATIENT OR FORMER PATIENT; ORDER OF REVOCATION. 57§ 4982.3. CONDUCT OF PROCEEDINGS . 57ARTICLE 3. PENALTIES . 57§ 4983. VIOLATION; MISDEMEANOR; PUNISHMENT . 57§ 4983.1. INJUNCTION. 57ARTICLE 4. REVENUE . 58§ 4984. EXPIRATION OF LICENSES; RENEWAL OF UNEXPIRED LICENSES . 58§ 4984.01. ASSOCIATE REGISTRATION; DURATION; RENEWAL . 58§ 4984.1. RENEWAL OF EXPIRED LICENSES . 59§ 4984.2. SUSPENDED LICENSE; RENEWAL . 59§ 4984.3. REVOKED LICENSE; REINSTATEMENT . 59§ 4984.4. TIME LIMIT FOR RENEWAL AFTER EXPIRATION; NEW LICENSE. 59§ 4984.41. ISSUANCE OF A RETIRED LICENSE – MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST . 59§ 4984.5. BOARD REPORT AND PAYMENT OF REVENUE. 60§ 4984.7. FEE SCHEDULE. 60§ 4984.72. FAILED CLINICAL EXAMINATION; REEXAMINATION; NEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENT. 61§ 4984.75. ADDITIONAL LICENSE RENEWAL FEE; MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER EDUCATION FUND . 62§ 4984.8. INACTIVE LICENSE . 62§ 4984.9. LICENSEE OR REGISTRANT NAME CHANGE . 62ARTICLE 6. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST CORPORATIONS. 63§ 4987.5. DEFINITION . 63§ 4987.6. UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. 63§ 4987.7. NAME . 63§ 4987.8. DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS AND OFFICERS; NECESSITY OF LICENSE. 63§ 4988. INCOME FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT TO ACCRUE TO DISQUALIFIED SHAREHOLDERS . 63§ 4988.1. CORPORATE UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. 63§ 4988.2. RULES AND REGULATIONS . 64ARTICLE 7. REVIEW . 64§ 4989. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD; DATE OF REVIEW . 64CHAPTER 13.5. LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS . 65ARTICLE 1. GENERAL. 65§ 4989.10. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST PRACTICE ACT . 65§ 4989.12. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER . 65§ 4989.13. ENGAGING IN PRACTICE . 65§ 4989.14. SCOPE OF PRACTICE . 659
§ 4989.16. LICENSING EXCEPTIONS . 66§ 4989.17. REQUIRED NOTICE TO CLIENTS. 67§ 4989.18. RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT . 67ARTICLE 2. LICENSURE . 67§ 4989.20. LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS . 67§ 4989.22. EXAMINATION . 68§ 4989.23. REQUIRED COURSEWORK OR SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT ANDINTERVENTION. 68§ 4989.24. CONVICTION INVOLVING SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN . 69§ 4989.26. GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO ISSUE LICENSE; MENTAL ILLNESS OR CHEMICAL . 69DEPENDENCY . 69§ 4989.28. DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT . 69ARTICLE 3. RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION . 69§ 4989.30. EXPIRATION OF LICENSE . 69§ 4989.32. RENEWAL OF UNEXPIRED LICENSE . 70§ 4989.34. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS . 70§ 4989.36. RENEWAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE . 71§ 4989.38. SUSPENDED LICENSE; RENEWAL. 71§ 4989.40. REVOKED LICENSE; REINSTATEMENT . 71§ 4989.42. TIME LIMIT FOR RENEWAL AFTER EXPIRATION; NEW LICENSE . 71§ 4989.44. INACTIVE LICENSE . 71§ 4989.45. ISSUANCE OF A RETIRED LICENSE – LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST . 72ARTICLE 4. REGULATION . 73§ 4989.46. NAME CHANGE REQUIREMENTS . 73§ 4989.47. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES . 73§ 4989.48. DISPLAY OF LICENSE. 73§ 4989.49. ADVERTISING. 73§ 4989.50. NECESSITY OF LICENSE; UNAUTHORIZED REPRESENTATION AS A LICENSEE . 73§ 4989.51. CLIENT RECORDS: RETENTION. 73§ 4989.52. COMPENSATION IN RELATION TO PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES . 74ARTICLE 5. ENFORCEMENT . 74§ 4989.54. UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT . 74§ 4989.56. REVOCATION OF LICENSE; USE OF DRUGS IN PRACTICE . 77§ 4989.58. REVOCATION OF LICENSE DUE TO SEXUAL CONTACT WITH A CLIENT . 77§ 4989.60. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES PENDING REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE. 77§ 4989.62. CONDUCT OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS.
of law contained within any of the respective codes. To access a complete and current listing of the California Codes, please visit the following websites: Reference sources: California Statutes California Code of Regulations While every effort has been made to ensur
